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Your Car at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MOONROOF 
CRUISE CONTROL 
MASTER SWITCH 
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW 
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 73, 75)
(P. 98) 
(P. 151) 
(P. 99) (P. 79)(P. 152)(P. 78)
(P. 78)
(P. 76, 77)
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Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols60
MOONROOF MIRRORCONTROLSHEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE 
HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
A/T model is shown. POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P. 98)
(P. 99)(P. 110)
(P. 152)
(P. 158)
(P. 157)
(P. 96)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 151)
(P. 84)
TRUNK RELEASE(P. 88) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 118, 130)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.123,135)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the
text.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator f or the HX is shown on page 179 .
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
U.S.:HX,LX,EX,Canada:LX,Si
61
(P. 64) (P. 67)IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 
INDICATOR (P. 65)
(P. 65)
(P. 66)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P. 67)
(P. 66)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 64)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR 
(P. 66) 
CHARGING SYSTEM 
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P. 66) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 64)
(P. 174) LOW FUEL INDICATORPARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR
(P. 64, 273)
(P. 64, 272) (P. 274) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
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This light comes on with the high 
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls. 
This lights when you set the cruise 
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
See page . 
The lef t or right turn signal light 
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling. This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly. 
This light comes on as a reminder 
that you must ref uel soon.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash. This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
73
74
151
274
242 213
Only on models equipped with CruiseControl System Canadian models only
High Beam Indicator 
Cruise Control Indicator
Malf unction Indicator 
Lamp
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Low Fuel Indicator 
Washer Level Indicator
Trunk-open Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols66
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Thetwoleversonthesteering 
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers. 
The hazard warning lights switch is 
on the dashboard between the
center air vents. 
The controls under the lef t air vent 
are f or the moonroof , mirrors and
cruise control. 
The tilt adjustment lever on the 
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
To use the horn, press the center
pad of the steering wheel.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
HEADLIGHTS/ 
TURN SIGNALS
(P.73/75)
MOONROOF
(P.98)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH
(P.151)
(P.99)MIRROR CONTROLS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS 
(P.152)(P.78)
REAR WINDOW 
DEFOGGER
(P.78)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS (P.76/77)
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Accelerate to the desired cruising 
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the lef t of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the car under
those conditions.
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On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S.,and LX and Si models in Canada Using t he Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures151
Improper use of the cruise 
control can lead to a crash. 
Use the cruise control only 
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising 
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The car will acceler-
ate. When you reach the desired
cruising speed, release the button.
Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated. Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on. 
When climbing a steep hill, the 
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button repeatedly. Each time
you do this, your car will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- 
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button.
3.
Changing t he Set Speed
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures152
RESUME/ accel
BUTTON
SET/decel
BUTTON
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Even with the cruise control turned 
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The car
will return to the set cruising speed. 
Resting your f oot on the brake or 
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The car will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed. 
To slow down in very small 
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your car will slow down
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 
Tap the brake or clutch pedal 
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the car slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/decel button.
The car will then maintain the
desired speed. Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel. 
Press the Cruise Control Master 
Switch.
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Cancelling t he Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures153
CANCEL 
BUTTON
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